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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.19, 24,711.86 and 10,355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.19, 24,711.86 and 10,355.01 is: 14,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.19 : 24,711.86 = 10,355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.19/24,711.86 = 10,355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.19x = 24,711.86 × 10,355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.19x = 255,891,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,891,525.06/17,908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.08

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